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LM12 RYU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,718 mi
Last recorded95,718 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 RYU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 24 Oct 2022 95,712 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 81,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 79,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 72,191 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 59,359 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 45,907 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,461 miles

Front and rear discs lipped

excessive oil leak under vehicle

Fail 29 Apr 2016 34,453 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front and rear discs lipped

excessive oil leak under vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,590 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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LM12 RYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM12 RYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM12 RYU registered?

LM12 RYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is LM12 RYU safe to buy?

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